IFB - Anderson Wetland Weed Mitigation - SOJO

The City of South Jordan has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a two-year herbicide treatment program targeting invasive and noxious weeds in the Anderson Wetland Area located at 11095 S Anna Circle, South Jordan, Utah. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive weed mitigation services, including chemical treatment and control of specific weed species such as hoary cress, tall pepperweed, scotch thistle, Canada thistle, poison hemlock, phragmites, and puncturevine. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience in commercial herbicide application, specifically treating areas near waterways, and must be a State of Utah licensed professional herbicide applicator. The project requires the successful bidder to provide all necessary labor, herbicides, equipment, and associated costs, utilizing approved chemicals like Milestone, Telar, 2-4-D, and aquatic-approved glyphosate. Bidders are required to submit copies of their current business license and commercial pesticide applicator licenses. The bid was released on 5/12/2022, with a closing date of 5/24/2022 at 3:00 PM MDT, and all inquiries and responses must be submitted through the SciQuest online procurement platform.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of South Jordan reserves the right to award the bid in full or in part and may reject any bid that does not meet its established criteria or is deemed not in the best interest of the project or the city. The procurement covers Salt Lake County and involves a lump sum (LS) contract for weed mitigation services. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract involves scheduled herbicide applications in April, May, and August over a two-year period. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Salt Lake County and Scipio Town, with the primary focus on the Anderson Wetland Area in South Jordan. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure they meet all qualifications, including the required herbicide application experience and licensing requirements.